humidex

Definitions


[ˈhjuːmɪdɛks], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a measure indicating the level of discomfort the average person is thought to experience as a result of the combined effects of the temperature and humidity of the air
(e.g: the humidex in Ottawa was as high as 40 degrees Monday)


Phrases:

Origin:
1960s: from humidity + index




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